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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.02, 206.62 and 132.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.02, 206.62 and 132.08 is: 197.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.02 : 206.62 = 132.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.02/206.62 = 132.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.02x = 206.62 × 132.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.02x = 27,289.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,289.01/138.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.72

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